Today's Long Island is much more diverse than ever. Despite the migration of immigrants and the suburbanization of urban residents, racial and economic segregation of Long Island is still a distinct social issue. This racial prejudice and segregation has a significant impact on students' access to quality education and good job opportunities. Providing better educational opportunities for all students in Long Island will benefit not only the students, but also bring the balanced development and linguistic and cultural diversity to our society as a whole. Research shows that the integrated learning environment can actually help provide students with more opportunities for academic success, eliminate racial stereotypes, and prepare all students
